
Acceleration—aircraft versus car
Sir, I would like to take up the points raised by your correspondent, GB Carver, in connection with the relative acceleration of the car and the aircraft. Two very important factors…
Some idea of the sort of cars which are doing well in rallies can be gleaned from the following results of some recent contests :—
Rally Thamess Estuary “Cat’s Eye.” – Winner K. Flare (1.5 Riley)
Rally Y.S.C.C. Yorkehire Rally – Winner T. A.. Gold (Austin-Healey 100-Six)
Rally Hants and Berks, M.C. Riverside Rally – Winner J. Sunley (Sunbeam Rapier)
Rally C.U.A.C. Mlni-Monte Rally – Winner F. Copeman (D.K.W.)
Rally Bolton Rally – Winner R. Gouldbourne (Triumph TR3)
Rally O.U.M.D.C. Targa Rusticana – Winner R. Crispe (M.G.-A.)
Rally Sestriere Rally – Winner Cussini/Argenti (Fiat-Abarth Zagato)